32 nd Anniversary GENERAL INFORMATION 2014-2015 I S L A M I C Message from the President As the president of Islamic Azad University (IAU), I would like to extend my warm and Stu lev sincere greetings to you. Life is all about making choices, and the choice you are about gen to make will influence your future in many aspects. What we offer you is the opportunity tostudy in a challenging environment, through providing outstanding facilities as well as De excellent research and education. As Full-time or part-time, our courses are of the highest quality. They are designed to be directly relevant to industry, commerce and business in various fields. Meeting people Ba from many different backgrounds will put you in an international atmosphere, in which your time would be made more rewarding. The President of Islamic Azad University Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh The reasonable tuition and outstanding support you will receive, will make you sure of a Ma challenging and fulfillingstudy experience here at the IAU. I am confident that the IAU will pave the way for its students, who are well equipped with proven knowledge to take the best places in different aspects of science, business and etc. I hope to welcome all of you as our students in the forthcoming year. Ph Pro Membership of International Associations Tho FUIW: The Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World was founded in Morocco mu (1987), with members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in attendance. The ultimate aim of the organization is to support universities and higher education institutions to train both wise and qualified human resources to serve the Islamic nations. Since its inception, over 200 universities from the four corners of the world have joined the association. IAU: Founded in 1950, International Association of Universities is one of the most Pro reputable university associations. Its mission is based on the principles of the right to gain knowledge and tolerating differing views and avoiding involvement in political disputes. - C IAUP: Founded in 1965, at Oxford University in Britain, International Association of -Al University Presidents' primary mission is to improve the quality of higher education. IAUP -An also sets out to promote global awareness and competence as well as peace and Sin international understanding through education. com IATU: Founded in Dusseldorf, Germany in May 1955, International Association of are Scientific & Technological University Libraries (IATUL) provides the possibilities for wit members to participate in annual conferences, combine the efforts to create synergies, uni develop collaborative approaches to solve common problems, encourage international cooperation as well as establish a worldwide library network. app AUAP: The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific has contributed to the the strengthening of the international mission and quality of education of its member institutions and has grown to become an association of around 600 members from over 100 countries. ASAIHL: Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning founded in 1956 at Thailand. The President of IAU was elected as a member in the ASAIHL's Board of The Trustees as the only representative of I .R. Iran, among the 179 members in this fam association. ow IISA: Iranian International Studies Association founded on 2 December 2007, in Tehran. dor The objectives of this association in the field of Int'l relations are as follows: Development con & research for the promotion of cooperation between academic researchers and imp establishing constructive interaction within scientific centers as well as cooperation Ali among associations inside & outside the country. and A Z A D U Duration of Studies Students are required to complete their studies within the period specified for each A s level. Permission to continue their studies for those who fail to meet the time limits is scie generally not granted except under extenuating circumstances. journ Degree Time Limit Associate 2-3 years Bachelor's Continuous 4-6 years The adm ity Discontiniuous* 2-3 years assis stud Master's Continuous 6-9 years Appl Discontiniuous** 2-3 years but a 1- Ac Ph.D. 4 years Professional Doctorate 6 years -To betw Those who wish to attend the abridged Bachelor's or Master's degree programs -To a must have a relevant Associate diploma or Bachelor's degree respectively. Asso -To -To -To Admission Procedures acad -To Prospective students must submit the following documents in support of their applications: -To - Completed application form; -To - All previous diplomas (certificates) and transcripts; - Any certificates or letters of recommendation in support of the application. 2- M Since the medium of instruction is Persian, students are required to have a good Afgha command of the language prior to attending the classes. Intensive Persian courses are provided for those who are not proficient in the language. Foreign students 3- Ma with good command of Persian must take a language proficiency test held by the Anza university, prior to the formal registration in a degree program. For further information, and Q applicants are requested to contact their nearest Iranian embassies or directly write to the Office of the Vice Presidency for International Affairs. 4- Ad App regu Student Residences For f The Islamic Azad University thrives on providing a safe environment for students and their No.15 families. Most of our branches currently offer dormitory facilities, either on properties The Is Tel: ( owned by the Islamic Azad University or on properties we have rented in order to provide Fax: ( dormitory facilities to our students. There is an office tasked with ensuring constant and Webs Email continuous supervision and offers necessary training to relevant authorities in order to improve the quality of residences offered to the students. A limited number of dormitories are available in our campuses for the utilization of Iranian and foreign students, which are to be allocated on the first come, first serve basis. Students Must hold an Associate degree Prior to entry into this program. Students must hold a Bachelor degree prior to entry into this program. U N I V E R S I T Y Research at IAU List of Countries in wich the IAU has signed MOU with a university: A significant part of the budget at all branches is devoted to research projects, scientific meetings, research methods workshops, scientific and literary research Azerbaijan Lebanon journals and setting up related research council. Afghanistan Malaysia Armenia Philippine Vice Presidency for Int’l Affairs Australia Poland Belarus Portugal The Vice Presidency for International Affairs at IAU pays close attention to all aspects of Russia admission, education and well-being of international students. It is the focal point for Brazil assistance and advice on any matter relating academic studies and welfare of foreign Canada Spain students. Cyprus Sudan Applicants can contact the office for any queries. Activities of this Vice Presidency also include, Czech Republic Sweden but are not limited to: England Syria 1- Academic Cooperation France Taiwan Germany Tajikistan - To sign the academic Memorandum of Understanding and other forms of agreement Greece Tanzania between the Islamic Azad University branches and other universities all over the world; Hungary Thailand - To apply and maintain the memberships of the Islamic Azad University in International Tunisia Associations; India - To coordinate granting scholarships to IAU students in foreign universities; Iraq Turkey UAE - To organize international conferences and seminars; Italy - To facilitate visa for faculty members and students to participate in international Japan Uganda academic activities abroad; Jordan *** - To translate necessary documents; Kazakhstan UN - To publish the University’s packages in English; - To organize meetings with authorities of foreign universities. 2- Management of Foreign Branches including: Afghanistan, Dubai, Lebanon and Oxford. 3- Management of International Branches including: Anzali, Ayatollah Amoli, Jolfa, Khalije-e-Fars in Abadan, Kish, Makou andQeshm Island . 4- Admission of Foreign Students Applicants from foreign nationalities could study at IAU according to the rules and regulations, with or without participating in the nationwide entry examination. For further information please contact the Office of Vice President for International Affairs: No.159 , 7 th Boostan St.,Pasdaran Ave.,Tehran The Islamic Republic of Iran Tel: (+98 21) 22 56 51 49-22 58 28 34 Fax: (+98 21) 22 58 62 22 Website: www.intl.iau.ir Email: [email protected] Humanities: Sciences: C 1 13. Computer Sciences 14. Environmental Science Engineering: 15. Maritime Engineering 16. Information Technology Engineering 17. Mechatronics Engineering 18. Topography Engineering 19. Gas Transmission and Processing 20. Naval Architecture Engineering Agriculture and Natural Resources: 44. Theology and Islamic studies - Islamic Philosophy and kalam 45. Imam Khomeini's Thoughts and Islamic Mysticism 46. Shafi'I Fiqh 47. Consultation 48. Curriculum Planning Arts: 49. Understanding of Imam Khomeini's Thoughts 50. Distant Evaluation & Geographical Information System Research 51. Quranic and Hadith Sciences Social Communication Sciences 53. Illustration 54. Ancient Culture and Languages 55. Cultural Affairs Management 56. Iranology 57. Knowledge and Information Science 57.58. Educational Sciences 59. Women Studies 60. Regional studies Medicine: 14. Philosophy of Art 15. Urban